Best of Boston

BEST Greek Restaurant

When Doretta popped onto the scene, Michael Schlow fans puzzled over the uncharacteristically conservative menu—especially when compared with the fresh takes offered at nearby Pelekasis, Brendan Pelley’s mod-Greek pop-up. So Schlow did what any pro would do: Once Pelley’s temporary… read more»

The pride is palpable at this family-owned outfit in Brighton Center, where you can order a super gyro at the counter or be ushered to a seat by doting servers. Big portions of comfort food—including a béchamel-blessed moussaka and a… read more»

The full-wall fresco of the Mediterranean in the spacious dining room is the ideal backdrop for a warm bowl of lemony avgolemono soup, charcoal-grilled souvlaki, and hearty moussaka. Suffering from appetizer paralysis? Opt for a sampler platter overflowing with caviar-based… read more»

Building the perfect gyro is a Herculean task. The pita must be warm and soft. The meat must be flavorful and tender. But the real key is the sauce holding it all together, the tzatziki. This is where so many… read more»

A Greek restaurant can be measured by the quality of its tzatziki alone, and at this Brighton spot, it’s first-rate: flavorful, not too yogurty, and delivered in huge portions. The keftedes (Greek-style meatballs) and spinach pies are also tasty, but… read more»

It’s all Greek to you—and everyone else—at this North Cambridge eatery. There are murals of the Mediterranean coastline and Greek keys on the tablecloths. Oh, and there’s food, too—treats like delectable taramosalata, a bold, silky spread of red caviar, bread,… read more»

You won’t find modern, four-star Greek cuisine at this hole in the wall. But in an oddly delightful way, it reminds us of every humble neighborhood taverna we’ve savored in Greece, from the blue-and-white paper place mats to the scattered… read more»

Nowadays a lot of trendy kitchens are “interpreting” Greek classics. Hole-in-the-wall Desfina, by contrast, cooks up classics that taste just as they would at an Athens taverna. The pikilia, an appetizer plate with a handful of flavors, boasts a wonderfully… read more»